1A - Engineering and the Scientific Method (1)
Instructors: Staff
Engineering and its relationship to basic science, with specific examples from engineering practice. Analysis and synthesis of engineering education. Career opportunities for chemical engineering graduates. Seminar/discussion format with guest lecturers and current experiences/issues from students' other freshman engineering/science classes.


10 - Introduction to Chemical Engineering (3)
Instructors: Doyle, Scott
Elementary principles of chemical engineering. The major topics discussed include material and energy balances, stoichiometry, and thermodynamics.
Prerequisites: Chemistry 1A-B-C; Mathematics 3A-B-C; and Engineering 3; chemical engineering majors only.

99 - Introduction to Research (1-3)
Instructors: Staff
Directed study, normally experimental, to be arranged with individual faculty members. Course offers exceptional students an opportunity to participate in a research group.
Prerequisites: consent of instructor and undergraduate advisor. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 6 units. Students are limited to 5 units per quarter and 30 units total in all 98/99/198/199/199DC/199RA courses combined.

102 - Biomaterials and Biosurfaces (3)
Instructors: Israelachvili
Fundamentals of natural and artificial biomaterials and biosurfaces with emphasis on molecular level structure and function and the interactions of biomaterials and surfaces with the body. Design issues of grafts and biopolymers. Basic biological and biochemical systems reviewed for nonbiologists.
Not open for credit to students who have completed Chemical Engineering 121. Recommended preparation: Basic physical chemistry, chemistry, physics, thermodynamics and biology.

110A - Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (3)
Instructors: Staff
Use of the laws of thermodynamics to analyze processes encountered in engineering practice, including cycles and flows. Equations-of-state for describing properties of fluids and mixtures. Applications, including engines, turbines, refrigeration and power plant cycles, phase equilibria, and chemical-reaction equilibria.
Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering 10; Mathematics 5A. Engineering majors only.

110B - Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (3)
Instructors: Staff
Extension of Chemical Engineering 110A to cover mixtures and multiphase equilibrium. Liquid-vapor separations calculations are emphasized. Introduction to equations of state for mixtures.
Prerequisite: Chemical Engineering 110A; Mathematics 5A. Engineering majors only.

119 - Current Events in Chemical Engineering (1)
Instructors: Staff
Assigned readings in technical journals on current events of interest to chemical engineers. Student groups present oral reports on reading assignments pertaining to new technologies, discoveries, industry challenges, society/government issues, professional and ethical responsibilities.
Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering 110A-B.

120A - Transport Processes (4)
Instructors: Squires, Zasadzinski, Mitragotri, Tirrell
Introductory course in conceptual understanding and mathematical analysis of problems in fluid dynamics of relevance to Chemical Engineering. Emphasis is placed on performing microscopic and macroscopic mathematical analysis to understand fluid motion in response to forces.
Prerequisites: Mathematics 5A-B-C; and Physics 4.

120B - Transport Processes (3)
Instructors: Zasadzinski, Mitragotri, Tirrell
Introductory course in the mathematical analysis of conductive, convective and radioactive heat transfer with practical applications to design of heat exchange equipment and use.
Prerequisites: Mathematics 5A-B-C; and Physics 4.

120C - Transport Processes (3)
Instructors: Sandall
Introductory course in the fundamentals of mass transfer with applications to the design of mass transfer equipment.
Mathematics 5A-B-C; and Physics 4.

121 - Colloids and Biosurfaces (3)
Instructors: Israelachvili
Basic forces and interactions between atoms, molecules, small particles and extended surfaces. Special features and interactions associated with (soft) biological molecules, biomaterials and surfaces: lipids, proteins, fibrous molecules (DNA), biological membranes, hydrophobic and drophilic interactions, bio-specific and non-equilibrium interactions.
Not open for credit to students who have completed Chemical Engineering 102. Recommended preparation: Basic physical chemistry, chemistry, physics, thermodynamics and biology.

124 - Advanced Topics in Transport Phenomena/Safety (3)
Instructors: Banerjee, Theofanous
Hazard identification and assessments, runaway reactions, emergency relief. Plant accidents and safety issues. Dispersion and consequences of releases.
Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering 120A-B-C or Mechanical Engineering 151A-B; and Mechanical Engineering 152A. Same course as ME 124.

125 - Principles of Bioengineering (3)
Instructors: Mitragotri
Applications of engineering to biological and medical systems. Introduction to drug delivery, tissue engineering, and modern biomedical devices. Design and applications of these systems are discussed.
Not open for credit to students who have completed Chemical Engineering 125A-B.

128 - Separation Processes (3)
Instructors: Sandall, Scott
Basic principles and design techniques of equilibrium-stage separation processes. Emphasis is placed on binary distillation, liquid-liquid extraction, and multicomponent distillation.
Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering 10 and 110A-B; open to College of Engineering majors only.

132A - Analytical Methods in Chemical Engineering (4)
Instructors: Daugherty, Fredrickson, Squires
Develop analytical tools to solve elementary partial differential equations and boundary value problems. Separation of variables, method of characteristics, Sturm-Liouville theory, generalized Fourier analysis, and computer math tools.
Prerequisites: Mathematics 5A-B.

132B - Computational Methods in Chemical Engineering (Sandall)
Instructors: 3
Numerical methods for solution of linear and nonlinear algebraic equation sets, interpolation and numerical integration, optimization, initial-value problems in ordinary differential equations and boundary-value problems. Emphasis on development of computational tools for chemical engineering applications.
Prerequisites: Mathematics 5A-B-C.

132C - Statistical Methods in Chemical Engineering (3)
Instructors: Seborg
Probability concepts and distributions, random variables, error analysis, point estimation and confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, development of empirical chemical engineering models using regression techniques, design of experiments, process monitoring based on statistical quality control techniques.
Prerequisites: Mathematics 5A-B-C.

136 - Introduction to Multiphase Flows (3)
Instructors: Theofanous
Development from basic concepts and techniques of fluid mechanics and heat transfer, to local behavior in multiphase flows. Key multiphase phenomena, related physics. Extension of local conservation principles to usable formulations in multiphase flows. Modelling approaches. Practical examples.
Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering 120A-B-C, or Mechanical Engineering 151C and 152A. Same course as ME 136.

138 - Risk Assessment and Management (3)
Instructors: Theofanous
Conceptual foundations of risk and its utility for decision making. Determinism, statistical inference, and uncertainty. Formulation of safety goals and approaches to risk management. Generalized methodology and tools for assessing risks in the industrial, ecological, and public health context.
Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering 120A-B-C; or Mechanical Engineering 151B and 152A. Same course as ME 138.

140A - Chemical Reaction Engineering (3)
Instructors: McFarland, Scott
Fundamentals of chemical reaction engineering with emphasis on kinetics of homogenous and heterogenous reacting systems. Reaction rates and reactor design are linked to chemical conversion and selectivity. Batch and continuous reactor designs with and without catalysts are examined.
Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering 110A and 120A-B.

140B - Chemical Reaction Engineering (3)
Instructors: Chmelka, McFarland
Thermodynamics, kinetics, mass, and energy transport considerations associated with complex homogeneous and heterogenous reacting systems. Catalysts and catalytic reaction rates and mechanisms. Adsorption and reaction at solid surfaces, including effects of diffusion in porous materials. Chemical reactors using heterogenous catalysts.
Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering 110A, 120A-B and 140A.

141 - The Science and Engineering of Energy Production (3.0)
Instructors: McFarland
A framework for understanding the energy problems facing society with a focus on the science and engineering principles of the major alternatives for the future. Emphasis will be on the physical and chemical fundamentals of energy conversion technologies.
Chemical Engineering 110A and 140A. Advisory Information: Equivalent upper-division coursework in thermodynamics and kinetics from outside of department will be considered.

152A - Process Dynamics and Control (4)
Instructors: Seborg, Doyle
Development of theoretical and empirical models for chemical and physical processes, dynamic behavior of processes, transfer function and block diagram representation, process instrumentation, control system design and analysis, stability analysis, computer simulation of controlled processes.
Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering 120A-B-C and 140A.

152B - Advanced Process Control (3)
Instructors: Seborg
The theory, design, and experimental application of advanced process control strategies including feedforward control, cascade control, enhanced single-loop strategies, and model predictive control. Analysis of multi-loop control systems. Introduction to on-line optimization.
Prerequisite: Chemical Engineering 152A.

154 - Engineering Approaches to Systems Biology (3)
Instructors: Doyle
Applications of engineering tools and methods to solve problems in systems biology. Emphasis is placed on integrative approaches that address multi-scale and multi-rate phenomena in biological regulation. Modeling, optimization, and sensitivity analysis tools are introduced.
Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering 171 and Mathematics 5A-B-C.

160 - Introduction to Polymer Science (3)
Instructors: Kramer
Introductory course covering synthesis, characterization, structure, and mechanical properties of polymers. The course is taught from a materials perspective and includes polymer thermodynamics, chain architecture, measurement and control of molecular weight as well as crystallization and glass transitions.
Prerequisites: Chemistry 107A-B or 109A-B. Same course as Materials 160.

171 - Introduction to Biochemical Engineering (3)
Instructors: Daugherty
Introduction to biochemical engineering covering enzyme and microbial growth and chemical kinetics with emphasis on the application of chemical engineering principles to the design and operation of industrial microbial processes.
Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering 140A and Chemistry 109C.

172 - Molecular and Cellular Biology for Engineers (3)
Instructors: Daugherty
Molecular and cellular biology will be introduced using engineering fundamentals. Topics include protein structure and function, transcription, translation, post-translational processing, cellular organization, molecular transport and trafficking, metabolic and protein networks, modification of cellular information, and molecular and cellular engineering.
Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering 140A and Chemistry 109C.

180A - Chemical Engineering Laboratory (3)
Instructors: Staff
Experiments in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, mass transfer, reactor kinetics, and chemical processing. Experimental design, analysis of results, and preparation of reports.
Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering 110A and 120A-B.

180B - Chemical Engineering Laboratory (3)
Instructors: Staff
Experiments in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, mass transfer, reactor kinetics, and chemical processing. Experimental design, analysis of results, and preparation of reports.
Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering 110A,120A-B,128 and 140A.

184A - Design of Chemical Processes (3)
Instructors: Doherty
Application of chemical engineering principles to plant design. Conceptual design of chemical processes. Flowsheeting methods. Engineering cost principles and economic aspects.
Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering 110A-B; 120A-B-C; 140A; and 152A.

184B - Design of Chemical Processes (3)
Instructors: Doherty
The solution to comprehensive plant design problems. Use of computer process simulators. Optimization of plant design, investment and operations.
Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering 110A-B; 120A-B-C; 140A; 152A; and Chemical Engineering 184A.

194 - Group Studies for Advanced Students (1-4)
Instructors: Staff
Group studies intended for small number of advanced students who share an interest in a topic not included in the regular departmental curriculum.
Consent of instructor. Limited to majors in the College of Engineering.

196 - Undergraduate Research (2-4)
Instructors: Staff
Research opportunities for undergraduate students. Students will be expected to give regular oral presentations, actively participate in a weekly seminar, and prepare at least one written report on their research.
Prerequisite: upper-division standing; consent of instructor. Must have a minimum 3.0 grade-point average for the preceding three quarters. May be repeated for up to 12 units. Not more than 4 units may be applied to departmental electives.

198 - Independent Studies in Chemical Engineering (Staff)
Instructors: 1-5
Directed individual studies.
Prerequisites: consent of instructor; upper-division standing; completion of two upper-division courses in chemical engineering. Must have a minimum 3.0 grade-point-average for the preceding three quarters. May be repeated up to twelve units. Students are limited to five units per quarter and 30 units total in all 98/99/198/199/199DC/199RA courses combined.